5.50ct Opal, Natural Saltwater Pearl & 8.31ct Diamond, Platinum Pendant c.1935

A magnificent, fine and impressive, large 5.50 carat opal, natural saltwater pearl and 8.31 carat diamond, platinum and 18 karat yellow gold set pendant; part of our antique opal jewellery collection. This magnificent, fine and impressive opal pendant has been crafted in platinum with an 18k yellow gold setting. This large elongated quatrefoil-shaped, pierced decorated pendant displays a stunning feature central yellow gold collet set 5.50ct oval cabochon cut opal. This feature gemstone is encompassed with twelve pavé set diamonds, in a combination of Old European, eight and Dutch cuts. This diamond arrangement is segmented with four stunning natural saltwater pearls to the cardinal points; these pearls are incorporated into a square formation within the foliated frame. The further four natural pearls are each flanked with splayed foliate designs accented with pavé set diamonds and incorporate four individually collet set diamonds to the upper and lower portions. The outer circumference of this large pendant is further embellished with Old European cut diamonds, creating a scalloped border. This antique pendant is suspended from an 18k white gold 45.72cm/18' chain via a tapering bale ornamented with a further four pavé set diamonds. This opal pendant has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as 18 karat gold and platinum. This impressive pendant is supplied with two IDGL diamond grading report certificates, in addition to an IDGL diamond grading report card for the opal and supporting stones. This magnificent example of 1930s jewellery is further provided with a pearl report card and certificate supplied by the Gemmological Certification Services, London*. An antique opal and diamond pendant accented with pearls is a refined and luminous gift, ideal for October birthdays, anniversaries or as a timeless heirloom for those who appreciate elegant antique jewellery. NOTE: * This documentation certifies the natural saltwater pearls shows no indications of treatment. Images do not always reflect the true colour and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual colour and showcases each stone in this magnificent example of antique opal jewellery. Opal Quality Cut Cabochon Content 5.50 carats Dimensions 16.41mm (length) x 13.80mm (width) x 5.60mm (depth) Pearl Quality Type Natural Saltwater Colour Light Cream/Cream Dimensions 5.20mm - 5.50mm (approx.) Diamond Quality Feature Diamond One Colour I Clarity VS2 Cut Old European Content 0.27 carat Dimensions 4.13mm (length) x 4.10mm (width) x 2.48mm (depth) Feature Diamond Two Colour J Clarity VS2 Cut Old European Content 0.26 carat Dimensions 4.07mm (length) x 3.98mm (width) x 2.46mm (depth) Supporting Diamonds Colour (average grades) H Clarity (average grades) SI2 Cut Old European/Eight/Dutch Content 7.78 carats Total Diamond Content 8.31 carats Number of Diamonds 92